Verizon MEF E-Line plans include support for a new managed access E-Line specification that can eliminate the need for the buyer and seller to deploy duplicative network interface devices. A Verizon exec fills us in on the company’s plans.
Initially touted as a developer platform, which it is, ThingSpace also provides a critical device management role, keeping track of serial numbers, location and more for vast numbers of IoT devices. We talked to the VP of Verizon’s platforms and applications division about this and other key elements of . . .
We pressed carriers for details about FirstNet interoperability with other networks. We learned traffic exchange will be no problem, but FirstNet subscribers will get extra features, although Verizon wants to change that. Only FirstNet subscribers will be able to use the FirstNet spectrum; even if . . .
Juniper’s vision for metro network evolution calls for those networks to be more service-centric. The company announced two new metro routers aimed at providing greater capacity to support 5G backhaul and increased bandwidth demand driven by edge data centers.
The FCC will vote to reverse Net Neutrality guidelines next month. New guidelines would allow paid prioritization as long as broadband providers disclose . . .